STUCKY, ANDERSON, HOBSON, UNRUH SET TO LEAD ELYRIA CHRISTIAN
By William
ELYRIA – For the 2020-21 season to be a success for the Elyria Christian boys basketball team, they will be counting on a solid nucleus of returnees to lead the charge.
Head Coach Zach Goodrich looks to build on a decent 15-8 performance in 2019-20 with four (4) key returnees plus several newcomers, a prospect which he claims could develop into a great team.
The 2020-21 season will test the Eagles early as they will play four (4) games within the first eight (8) days of the season, that is presuming that COVID-19 does not get in the way.
Here is a season preview of the 2020-21 Elyria Christian Eagles:
OPENING 2 WEEKS OF THE SEASON:
- Open the season on Friday, December 4 by hosting Moundridge.
- Monday, December 7 – play at Burrton in the Bluebird Classic.
- Tuesday, December 8 – play host to Goessel as part of the Bluebird Classic.
- Saturday, December 12 – play in Burrton for the final game of the Bluebird Classic.
WHAT DOES COACH ZACH GOODRICH BRING TO THE BENCH?
- Head Coach Zach Goodrich is beginning his fifth (5th) season as leader of the Elyria Christian boys basketball program.
- In 2019-20 he coached the team to an overall mark of 15-8.
- Coach Goodrich’s overall record at Elyria Christian is 67-25.
- Coach Goodrich also serves as the Athletic Director for Elyria Christian.
WHO DOES NOT RETURN FOR THE ELYRIA CHRISTIAN EAGLES?
- Jackson Stone
- Gage Schneider
WHO DOES RETURN FOR THE ELYRIA CHRISTIAN EAGLES?
The Elyria Christian boys basketball team returns the following key players:
- Zach Stucky, a 5’9” senior who averaged 11.5 points and 2.5 assists per game in 2019-20.
- Bret Anderson, a 6’2” senior who averaged 8.4 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in 2019-20.
- Josef Hobson, a 5’8” senior who averaged 5.3 points per game in 2019-20.
- Ben Unruh, a 5’10” juniopr who averaged 4.2 points and 3.0 rebounds per game in 2019-20.
RETURNEES & NEWCOMER(S) THAT MAY SEE PLAYING TIME?
Among the newcomers or other returnees that Coach Goodrich is counting on to contribute in 2020-21:
- Keyan Wiggers, junior
- Alec Huddle, sophomore
WHAT COACH GOODRICH IS SAYING ABOUT THE UPCOMING 2020-21 ELYRIA CHRISTIAN EAGLE SEASON?
- “We have an opportunity to be a great team.”
- “Some of the returning players have put in a lot of work this summer and have truly improved.”
- “Zach Stucky and Bret Anderson will be two players we will lean on to lead us this season and both seem to be more than ready for that challenge.”
- “We believe that some of our underclassmen have a chance to make big strides this season and be key contributors at the varsity level.”
- “For us to be successful, we will need to play with flow and not depend on every situation being perfect.”
- “For us to continue being successful, we need to learn how to make the best play on each possession and continue to play solid defense.”
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